When we hear or read the word bench a vague image of a heavy wooden construction comes to mind. Many design projects begin with this soft-focus thought of the object in question and occasionally designers try to capture the essence of that image in an attempt to summarise the subject of the project once and for all, in concrete terms. The Botan bench was designed like that, as a simple bench for the terrace of my office where it has been for the past 5 years, until recently I thought of proposing it to Maruni. It’s not an obvious product for the catalogue of a modern furniture company but I am hopeful there may be a need for it among architects designing public spaces. Bontan Bench 210 Basic: The Botan Series has added a new friend. This backless bench, which can be approached from either side, features a basic design that does not block lines of sight. This is a bench that blends in with natural surroundings, making it perfect for use in various types of indoor and outdoor public spaces. Material: Cedar Finish: Oil, whitish Finish no: NJ-1 Option: W2100 x D396 x H414mm Materials: Cedar / 2 colors Pine / 1 color Size: W2100 x D396 x H414mm W1650 x D396 x H414mm

HISTORY Pioneering the industrial application of craft skills following establishment of the company in 1928 From building structures such as Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines through to private dwellings and the tools that we use in our everyday lives, Japan is a nation that has for many centuries cultivated traditions based on wood that occupy an important position in our daily lives.